Publication Outline
What is the topic of your article?
The topic will be IXL's role in a Station Rotation Blended Learning Environment for Elementary Math Classroom. The station rotation model is a blended learning model where students cycle through different modalities, known as stations, in the classroom (Tucker, 2019). It combines teacher-led instruction stations, online learning stations,s and other stations that promote collaboration and independent practice. The article will focus on how the educational online platform IXL can be used strategically and incorporated in various stations in a blended learning station rotation model in a Mathematics classroom for elementary school. The article will focus on how IXL can be used in the online station for independent practice and self-paced math instruction. It will also discuss how IXL can foster engagement by highlighting game-based activities and age-appropriate word problems and stories that can help students grasp math concepts more concretely. The article will also include how IXL can differentiate instruction to meet student's academic needs in a blended learning environment.
Where do you plan to submit (consider 2-3 options)?
The Three publications to which I intend to submit the articles are the following:
1. Edutopia
2. School Library Journal
3. Education Week
What is the connection to your innovation plan or initiative?
I am enrolled in the Masters of Educational Technology Leadership program and do not have an Innovation plan. My Instructional Practicum focused on accessibility and differentiation, and my Professional Learning topic was Blended Learning and Differentiation. The article will focus on the role of IXL and how teachers can use it for the blended learning Station Rotation Model and simultaneously use it as a differentiating tool to ensure all students have access to the lesson. By writing this article, Blended Learning will be used as a roadmap for elementary math teachers to blend technology inside their classroom. IXL will power the online station, considering the activity should be differentiated based on the student's academic performance.
How can this information help others?
This article will present information about how IXL can be utilized using the station rotation model in a blended classroom. It will focus on math classes at the elementary level and help teachers effectively utilize IXL in their blended classroom across all the components of the station rotation model, including online stations, teacher-led stations, and collaborative activities. The article will offer strategies to help teachers personalize instruction for diverse learners and some classroom management tips to implement the station rotation model in their classrooms smoothly.
Lessons learned or hoped to learn?
By researching and writing this article, I want to know firsthand the experiences of elementary teachers who have successfully implemented IXL within a station rotation blended model. I also want to learn what structure they used to implement the station rotation model, including the routines and procedures and, if any, additional resources they have used. I would also like to learn how other teachers have used IXL in their respective classrooms for math activities and lessons, including how they used it to differentiate instruction. I would also like to understand how other teachers who taught math aligned IXL assignments, activities, and data reports to specific math standards or TEKs and curriculum goals.
What digital resources will be included in your article? Briefly describe.
The article will focus on the role of IXL in the station rotation model. The main digital resource that the article will include is the IXL program. IXL is a tool that teachers can use to help students succeed using a comprehensive curriculum, personalized instructional resources, and a state-of-the-art assessment suite. IXL can be accessed using single sign-on (OSS) tools such as Google, Clever, and Classlink, learning management systems (LMS) such as Google Classroom and Canva, and QR code direct sign-in. IXL also incorporates other digital programs in its platform, such as ABCYa.
Brief Conclusion for the article.
Technology has greatly influenced students' academic success in this digital age. When implemented correctly, the blended learning station rotation model has been proven by research to be effective for engaging students and helping close academic gaps. When teachers incorporate IXL in their respective station rotation classrooms, they can create a student-centered learning environment. IXL can adapt to the student's current academic level and personalize the activities and tasks based on the student's needs. It can also be used with classroom manipulatives to enhance teacher-led instructions. IXL also offers educational games that can increase student engagement.
References:
Boshkov, B. M. (2021). Assessing the Impact of IXL Math over Three Years: A Quasi-Experimental Study. IXL. https://www.ixl.com/materials/us/research/IXL_Math_3-Year_QED_ESSA_Tier_2.pdf
Copeland, S., Cook, M. A., Grant, A. A., & Ross, S. M. (2023). Randomized-Control Efficacy Study of IXL Math in Holland Public Schools. John Hopkins University. https://www.ixl.com/materials/us/research/Randomized-
Control_Efficacy_Study_of_IXL_Math.pdfSchonberg, C. (2021). The Impact of IXL on Math and ELA Learning in an Oklahoma School District. IXL. https://www.ixl.com/materials/us/research/The_Impact_of_IXL_in_an_Oklahoma_School_District.pdf
Tucker, C. (2021, October 29). The Station Rotation Model: Prioritize Differentiation, Student Agency & 4Cs of 21st-Century Learning. Dr. Catlin Tucker. Retrieved June 11, 2024, from https://catlintucker.com/2021/10/station-rotation-model/